Have you taken him to the vet? (more)

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Posted by Dara on April 17, 2002 at 21:44:46:

In Reply to: Pics posted by Shawn on April 17, 2002 at 19:12:15:

Because he may need calcium suppliments or a really good bulb like those active bulbs.

If the curvature in the spine then that is most likely a sign of MBD (which is bad!) and can be corrected (in a way) over time. My iguana was a year old when i got him, and i was able to counter some of the calcium defiency he was starting to show, however more then 7 months later i'm still having to make sure his diet is calcium rich (his bones are back to normal).

The toes aren't really a good sign either, and you said they stink? Anyways... i'm not a vet, so i'd just reccomend taking him into a vet so the vet can get to know him, and also to check all these little things out, perhaps do some blood work and a fecal exam so they can check for parasites.

As for cost? (some people that's a big issue) mine is only 27 a visit with 10 dollars for fecal exam. Blood work is more i've hear,d not sure how much more at my vet.

Also - arav.org you can find a vet near you (and make sure they are herp qualified =P) and perhaps call and compare prices.

Anyways, if you HAVE taken him to the vet then ignore me and my ramblings =)

Dara

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: Because he may need calcium suppliments or a really good bulb like those active bulbs. : If the curvature in the spine then that is most likely a sign of MBD (which is bad!) and can be corrected (in a way) over time. My iguana was a year old when i got him, and i was able to counter some of the calcium defiency he was starting to show, however more then 7 months later i'm still having to make sure his diet is calcium rich (his bones are <almost> back to normal). : The toes aren't really a good sign either, and you said they stink? Anyways... i'm not a vet, so i'd just reccomend taking him into a vet so the vet can get to know him, and also to check all these little things out, perhaps do some blood work and a fecal exam so they can check for parasites. : : As for cost? (some people that's a big issue) mine is only 27 a visit with 10 dollars for fecal exam. Blood work is more i've hear,d not sure how much more at my vet. : Also - arav.org you can find a vet near you (and make sure they are herp qualified =P) and perhaps call and compare prices. : Anyways, if you HAVE taken him to the vet then ignore me and my ramblings =) : : Dara

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